The Old Hat Ealing — Restaurant in London

This is my new local having abandoned The Grosvenor due to terrible new management and while trying to avoid rip-off brewery pubs. It’s an Irish pub with plenty of very friendly staff, good food and drinks at reasonable prices. They also have daytime offers to 5pm. The beer garden is a good size, well laid out and mostly under cover so I wish they divided this up into smoking and no smoking areas as it can get a bit smokey for us non smokers. The other minor gripe is that lighting inside can be a bit boring and bright but I understand that’s being looked at. The crowd is a mix of all types including a load of young uns but I haven’t seen any trouble so it’s not an issue. Will update after more visits but highly...

Been here twice and I really like this pub. The atmosphere and decor is awesome, plenty of space including outdoor seating as well. They have board games as well which is a neat touch. The pints were affordable, most of them under 6 GBP which is appreciated. Haven’t tried their food yet except for small nibbles which was decent and their sticky toffee pudding (absolutely decadent and delicious). The people are nice and the patrons do have a nice time there. Music is a bit loud for my liking but didn’t mind too much since they played 80s pop hits. They have some good live bands play here sometimes. Overall an awesome place and will be visiting here often since it’s close to my home and hopefully will be a...

Popped in with the nephews (6&9) for early dinner there being little else fitting in that area. To be honest, it wouldn’t be my first choice for the kids, (but certainly for me for a few!) but I was pleasantly surprised. After being greeted warmly and drinks for me and the boys got, the friendly woman behind the bar brought out a big tin of toys for the boys which they loved. We grabbed a couple of options for them from the kids menu, and they went the extra mile by adapting the younger child ‘s plate to accommodate his large number of allergies. The pub was busy with lots of old locals, who, rather than frowning at the presence of (well-behaved) children gave smiles and nod to add to...